Draft Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan
The Shire of Colac Otway in partnership with the Local Government Areas from the Barwon South West Region, Sport and Recreation Victoria and Regional Development Victoria is developing a Regional Trails Master Plan for the Barwon South West Region (BSWR) of Victoria.
The BSWR includes the local government authorities of Cities of Greater Geelong and Warrnambool, Shires of Surfcoast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Glenelg and Southern Grampians and the Borough of Queenscliffe.
Throughout the region there are several walking and cycle pathways that provide linkages for townships and rural communities to services and features. Many of the significant trails within this region link to various features particularly of interest to domestic and inter state visitors. The aim of the Regional Trails Master Plan Project is to establish a detailed master plan for the development of key existing and proposed regional trails throughout the BSWR.
The objectives of the Trails Master plan Project are as follows:
- Provide a comprehensive summary of the planning undertaken throughout the region pertaining on regional trails.
- Provide a comprehensive summary of the existing and proposed regional trails including locations throughout the BSWR.
- Identify opportunities for a network of regional trails across the project region.
- Identify and assess economic, tourism, recreation and health opportunities associated with proposed trail development.
- Identify opportunities to develop and reinforce partnerships with local government, other State agencies and the private sector specifically with regard to regional trail planning, development, implementation and ongoing management and maintenance.
- Document a detailed action plan including timelines and financial requirements for the recommended trails maintenance and development.
Following extensive Community Consultation the draft Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan is available for public viewing. The draft plan details the best prospects for regional trails within the region, it also articulates best practice trail governance and the economic, recreation, health and social benefits of developing a trail network.
The closing date for written submissions is the COB Friday 24 July 2009.
Feedback on the draft plan can be submitted to:
Stephen Parker
Recreation and Open Space Officer
City of Greater Geelong
Fax (03) 5227 0870
PO BOX 104,
Geelong Australia 3220.
Copies of the plan and feedback forms are available for viewing above or at the following locations:
- City Hall Customer Service Centre - Gheringhap Street, Geelong
- Corio - Corio Village
- Belmont - Belmont Library, 163 High Street
- Drysdale - 18-20 Hancock Street
- Ocean Grove - The Grove Centre cnr The Avenue and Presidents Avenue
The development of master plan is being funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria, Regional Development Victoria with smaller contributions from the participating Local Governments.
For further information regarding this project please contact Stephen Parker Council's Coordinator Sport, Recreation and Open Space on 5227 0759.
